Tex. Local Government Code § 327.056
This is the official text of Tex. Local Government Code § 327.056, part of Texas’s Local Government Code — governs the powers and operations of Texas cities and counties.
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§ 327.056. ELECTION RESULTS.
Official statutory text
(a) Not earlier than the second day or later than the 13th day after the election date, the county shall canvass the election returns.
(b) If a majority of the votes cast favor the proposition under Section 327.055, the county may use the ad valorem taxing authority as provided in the proposition and this chapter.
(c) If less than a majority of the votes cast favor the proposition, the county may not order another election on the matter earlier than the anniversary of the date of the preceding election.
(b) If a majority of the votes cast favor the proposition under Section 327.055, the county may use the ad valorem taxing authority as provided in the proposition and this chapter.
(c) If less than a majority of the votes cast favor the proposition, the county may not order another election on the matter earlier than the anniversary of the date of the preceding election.
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